IBM, SeniorNet,
the Native American Chamber of Commerce (NACC), the U.S. Department of
the Interior Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development (IEED),
USDA Rural Development and Tri-District/Chester Adult Education are proud to invite you to the grand opening of the Catawba Indian Nation Achievement Center at the Catawba Indian Nation, Rock Hill, South Carolina. Launching as part of the ‘Hope and Harmony for Humanity Initiative’, a program to bring technology access and education to low-income residents of rural Native American tribal lands, the Catawba Indian Nation Achievement Center will serve as a computer lab to enhance the lives of all ages and bring work/employment skills to tribal members.

The grand opening will include Catawba Indian Nation Achievement Center members, volunteers, tribal elders, elected officials and members of the local and national media. Here are the details:

WHAT: Grand Opening of the Catawba Achievement Center sponsored by:

IBM, SeniorNet, USDA Rural Development, U.S. Department of the Interior and the Native American Chamber of Commerce

WHEN: Friday, September 12, 2008

2:00-3:00 p.m. Grand Opening and Welcome Speeches

3:00-4:00 p.m. Refreshments and Tour of Achievement Center

4:00-6:00 p.m. Community Unity Celebration

(Food and Family Activities Available)

WHERE: Catawba Indian Nation

996 Avenue of the Nations

Rock Hill, SC 29730

RSVP: Please contact Karen Nichols at 803-366-4792 or
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to confirm your attendance.

On behalf of IBM, SeniorNet, USDA Rural Development, U.S. Department of the Interior and the Native American Chamber of Commerce, we hope that you’ll be able to join us for this landmark event.